7 nights · Netherlands North Holland · River cruise · Departs Amsterdam (Netherlands) · Visiting Rotterdam, Antwerp, Ghent, Middelburg, Veere, Willemstad NL · Aboard Avalon Waterways on the Avalon Passion
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This river cruise sails the Rhine and Scheldt, departing Amsterdam.
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways |
|---|---|
| Ship | Avalon Passion |
| Duration | 7 nights |
| Port calls | 7 |
| Departures | 5 sailings |
| From fare | $4,326 per person |
| Year built | 2016 |
| Guests | 166 |
| Cabins | 84 |
| Crew | 47 |
| Length | 135 m |
| Beam | 12 m |
| Cruising speed | 12.0 kn |
Amsterdam pairs world-class museums with the everyday pleasure of canal-side life. Its Golden Age houses, narrow waterways and lively markets make the city rewarding well beyond its famous sights. Visit the Rijksmuseum for Dutch masters, then explore the canal belt on foot or by boat. Leave time for a neighbourhood café: in Amsterdam, the best discoveries often come between the landmarks.
Rotterdam is Europe’s largest port, but its appeal extends well beyond the quays. Bold architecture rises beside the Maas, while the city’s maritime past remains close at hand. Cross the Erasmus Bridge for skyline views, explore the striking Markthal, or take a harbour cruise among working vessels. Rotterdam rewards curious visitors with modern design, excellent food, and a Dutch city that refuses to stand still.
Antwerp pairs a major working port with a rewarding historic center. At the Cathedral of Our Lady, Rubens’s paintings share space with centuries of Gothic stonework. Nearby, the Grote Markt frames guild houses and the ornate City Hall, with cafés offering an easy pause between visits. The Museum aan de Stroom explores Antwerp’s history and its enduring relationship with the river. Make time for a meal; Antwerp’s food culture is as compelling as its maritime heritage.
Step ashore in Ghent and find a Flemish city that feels lived-in, not preserved for show. Canals frame guildhalls and Gothic towers, while cafés keep the historic centre in motion. At the Graslei, old warehouses line the Leie; nearby, St Bavo’s Cathedral holds the celebrated Ghent Altarpiece. Visit Gravensteen, a 12th-century castle, then explore the lanes on foot. Compact and rewarding, Ghent offers art, architecture and an easy taste of Belgian life.
Middelburg is Zeeland’s compact, handsome capital, where medieval lanes and quiet canals meet a proud maritime past. The city grew wealthy through trade, and its role in the Dutch East India Company left an enduring mark. Begin at the Abbey, a historic complex still central to civic life. Climb the Lange Jan for views across red roofs and Zeeland’s flat, green countryside. On the market square, cafés and landmark façades invite a pause between museums, shops and canal-side walks.
Veere is a small Zeeland harbor town with a history larger than its streets suggest. Scottish merchants made it a thriving wool port in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. Their legacy survives in the Scottish Houses lining the old harbor. Explore the cobbled lanes, the Gothic Grote Kerk and the ornate town hall. Then watch sailboats cross the Veerse Meer, the sheltered lake created by the Delta Works.
Willemstad is a small historic port in North Brabant, set beside the Hollands Diep. Its star-shaped fortifications, laid out in the seventeenth century, still define the compact centre. Follow the ramparts for broad water views, then turn into quiet lanes lined with brick houses. The octagonal Koepelkerk, completed in 1607, is among the Netherlands’ earliest purpose-built Protestant churches. Nearby, the Mauritshuis recalls the town’s links to the House of Orange.
Amsterdam pairs world-class museums with the everyday pleasure of canal-side life. Its Golden Age houses, narrow waterways and lively markets make the city rewarding well beyond its famous sights. Visit the Rijksmuseum for Dutch masters, then explore the canal belt on foot or by boat. Leave time for a neighbourhood café: in Amsterdam, the best discoveries often come between the landmarks.
Published August 24, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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